Renée H. Kraft

Recognized And Awarded As One Of The Best Real Estate Brokers In Hawai‘i, Renée Exemplifies Exceptional Seller And Buyer Representation In Distinctive Luxury, Residential, Condominium, Second Homes, And Vacation Income Properties.

-100% Client Confidentiality
-Exemplary Attention to Detail
-Market Analysis and Accurate Reporting for Effective Price Recommendations
-Strong contract negotiator
-Customized marketing propelling each exclusive listing
-Technology Driven
-Showcasing Homes to their Ideal Beauty
-Personalized Customer Service Tailored to Each Client

Renee’s Real Estate Career Began As Assistant Property Manager In A Prestigious Top Honolulu Firm on the Island of Oahu While Attending The University Of Hawaii at Manoa. Here She Was Fortunate To Have Been Mentored By a select few of Hawaii’s Very Best in the real estate business. Learning from the best engrained important foundations in her Future Success and To Rise Up And Assist Sellers And Buyers With profitable Real Estate Investments.

Years Trusted Hawaii Real Estate Broker

Representing Buyers and Sellers

Local Affiliations

Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (Ali’i Circle Sponsor)

KKCC Economic Development Committee

Rotary Club Of Kona

Co-Chair Kailua-Kona Community Parade Association (4th of July and Christmas Parades)

West Hawaii Association of Realtors Budget & Finance Committee Chairperson 2023

Treasurer-West Hawaii Association of Realtors 2023

Certified Luxury Marketing Specialist

CHLMS

Recognized as the mark of accomplishment in luxury markets around the world, the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS) designation assures affluent buyers and sellers that the agents who have earned it have the knowledge, experience, competence, and confidence they require.

Sellers Representation Specialist

SRS

The premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. The designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria.

Resort and Second Home Specialist

RSPS

Allows buyers and sellers to have confidence in the ability of the REALTOR® who specializes in the buying, selling or management of properties for investment, development, retirement, or second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination.

Lux BHGRE Certified Specialist

LUX BHGRE

Benchmark designation of luxury expertise for today’s real estate professionals in the marketing and selling of luxury property.

Accredited Buyers Representative

ABR

Accredited Buyer Representatives, or ABRs, are designated by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, which is an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. After a thorough training and accreditation process, ABRs receive special distinction for providing quality representation to home buyers.

Graduate of the Graduate Realtor Institute

GRI

Developed for members of the National Association of REALTORS® and offered through State REALTOR® Associations, the GRI program includes 60-105 hours of coursework on topics from marketing and servicing listed properties, to real estate law.

'Her attention to detail means you can depend on her throughout the entire process'

CLIENT REVIEWS

"My wife and I bought land in Hawaii in 2022 with the help of Renee and were very pleased with all parts of the process. Renee provided far more than timely local information about real estate on the Big Island. The most helpful qualities of the professional assistance we received was her confident, local, accurate knowledge. Our concerns and interests as buyers were heard by our Realtor. Renee showed great ability to maintain timely communications through emails, texts, phone calls, and meetings that were productive, friendly, and concise.

Renee enabled us to buy real estate in Hawai’i through a process that was as smooth as the landscape is beautiful. Aloha all the way !

Robert & Colleen H.

BUYER

"Renee was super accommodating with our schedule and locations of houses to view. She is also very responsive and thorough with all aspects of the process."

Laurence & Elizabeth D.

BUYER

"Renee Kraft continually goes above and beyond.
5 stars are not enough."

Eric F.

BUYER

"I Highly recommend Renee Kraft's services. She went above and beyond in getting my in-laws home sold. The house was sold well within her estimated time on the market. Each step of the process was handled with a lot of care for the special needs my family required and her commitment to professionalism in getting the job done was truly five star.!”

Mineko DZ.

SELLER

"We are from Canada and enlisted Renee's help to find our perfect vacation home. She was well versed of all areas of the island, processes for non-us resident buying, and great connections. Renee is by far, the best realtor on the island. Service provided: Helped me buy a condo Waikoloa Resort

Jeremy & Kristi M.

BUYERS

“Renee has been wonderful in so many ways in helping us find our dream home. We never thought we would buy a home without seeing it in person and during a pandemic, but Renee made us feel comfortable and confident with her reliable virtual tours, along with answering all of our questions along the way. She is skilled in navigating the home buying process and is diligent in ensuring deadlines are met. Not only is she personable and dedicated, but she goes above and beyond to ensure that our needs were met. I cannot imagine buying a home without her and we are so grateful that she was recommended to us. She has truly blessed our family and become more than a realtor, but a friend.”

Buyers E.F. & J.U.

RELOCATION-BUYER & SELLER

"Renée has been wonderful. She is always professional and knowledgable and goes out of her way to keep us informed of market trends and local activity. I would feel confident recommending Renée to anyone interested in buying or selling a real estate property. Service provided: Helped me buy and sell homes”

Geri A.

SELLER & BUYER

“This was not my first selling of a home though it was the first time I really felt the agent really knew her business. She came to our initial meeting with very helpful information and explained her process in a way that definitely showed her expertise in real estate. Super responsive as if you are her only client. Renee took out all the stress and handled everything. The closing was well coordinated and her expertise with dealing with the buyers and any necessary contractors was smooth and professional. Thank you for helping me sell my house!”

D.K.

SELLER

“Renee is an amazing Realtor who turned into my friend. I first worked with Renee in 2012 buying my first home. Since then, I have purchased and sold three more with her. She is not only professional and pleasant to work with, but she listens and really understands what her clients are looking for. I highly recommend Renee to help you transition out of your old and in to your new home!”

TIFFANI D.

BUYER & SELLER

“Renee is one of the most knowledgeable Brokers on the island of Hawai'i. She has been incredibly professional meeting and exceeding the needs in selling our home. She goes above and beyond and is the most responsive agent we have had the pleasure to work with.”

Brian & Rose K.

SELLER

North Kona

Home to Kailua-Kona, Holualoa, and Keauhou. Spectacular sunsets with a mix of island urban appeal with a village lifestyle.

South Kona

Home to Kealakekua and Kona Coffee. South Kona offers rich history and laid back country vibes just 20 minutes from Kailua-Kona.

North Kohala

North Kohala rural and the oldest part of the island. Known as the cherished land. Birthplace of King Kamehameha I and Pololu Valley.

South Kohala

Once the playground for Hawaiian royalty now offers several resort lifestyles on beautiful white sand beaches along the famous Kona Coast.

Hamakua

Rural scenic and one of the most beautiful 50 miles stretches on earth. Home to migrating whales, steep cliffs, Waipi‘o Valley, and Hi'ilawe waterfall.

North Hilo

Breathtaking natural beauty plus all the amenities of a vibrant town. Orchids, farmers markets, Liliuokalani Garden, and historic museums.

South Hilo

Blessed with dramatic waterfalls, fertile rainforests and blooming gardens, one of the islands most populated towns home to the Merrie Monarch Hula competition.

Puna

Known for large black sand beaches, mild climate and abundant rainfall. Located in the eastern region and has the most active volcanic zones on the entire island.

Kau

Rural and remote, the southernmost region of the island. Home to the small communities of Naalehu and Pahala, and Punalu’u Black sand Beach.

Mauna Kea Resort

Legendary luxury at Kauna’oa Bay. Owners are invited to join the Club at Mauna Kea providing access to all resort and hotel amenities including pools, fitness centers, spa, dining, world class golf, and tennis.

Mauna Lani Resort

A tropical oasis set upon the famed Kohala Coast with 45 holes of golf, shopping, a private beach club for homeowners, array of dining, tennis, ocean sports, and resort spa.

Waikoloa Beach Resort

The Gathering Place, a master planned community of 1350 acres with white sandy beaches, shopping, the Beach and King golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones and Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish.

Shores at Kohanaiki

Private club community on 450 oceanfront acres with sacred ponds, artifacts, cultural landmarks, and petroglyphs with 1½ mile stretch of coastline. Rees Jones-designed oceanfront golf course. World class amenity center and dining.

Hōkūliʻa

Private 1,300 acre community minutes from Kailua-Kona. Jack Nicklaus Signature 18 Hole Design golf course with dramatic ocean views. 5 Star resort style amenities along a 3 mile picturesque shoreline.

Kukio

Private with exclusive membership to residents of Kukio, Maniniowali and Kaupulehu. Beach and golf equity club with Signature designed championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio.

Hualalai Resort

World class amenities, sandy beaches, ocean sports, spa, dining, two championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicholas and Tom Weiskopf exclusive golf memberships are available to owners.

HAWAII ISLAND DISTRICTS